Justices’ Trump Ballot Ruling May Spark Constitutional Crisis Justices’ Trump Ballot Ruling May Spark Constitutional Crisis Mar 19, 2024 Law360 Devon Ombres
Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy ArticleMar 14, 2024 Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy Mar 14, 2024 Nicole Alvarez, Devon Ombres
The NetChoice Cases: Will the Supreme Court Turn First Amendment Law on Its Head? ArticleFeb 20, 2024 The NetChoice Cases: Will the Supreme Court Turn First Amendment Law on Its Head? Feb 20, 2024 Devon Ombres, Nicole Alvarez
The Supreme Court’s Assault on Government Could Make the Far-Right’s Dreams Come True ReportFeb 15, 2024 The Supreme Court’s Assault on Government Could Make the Far-Right’s Dreams Come True Feb 15, 2024 Devon Ombres
Justices’ Trump Ballot Ruling May Spark Constitutional Crisis In the NewsMar 19, 2024 Justices’ Trump Ballot Ruling May Spark Constitutional Crisis Devon Ombres explains why a Supreme Court majority opinion in Anderson v. Trump marks a grave overstep of the court’s authority that could spell a constitutional crisis for this and future elections. Mar 19, 2024 Law360 Devon Ombres
Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy ArticleMar 14, 2024 Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy The U.S. Supreme Court case Murthy v. Missouri has significant national security implications and could hamstring private and public efforts to combat disinformation. Mar 14, 2024 Nicole Alvarez, Devon Ombres
Sen. Mark Warner Discusses the Potential Impacts of the Murthy v. Missouri Case Past EventMar 12, 2024 Sen. Mark Warner Discusses the Potential Impacts of the Murthy v. Missouri Case The policy implications are wide-ranging. Mar 12, 2024
The NetChoice Cases: Will the Supreme Court Turn First Amendment Law on Its Head? ArticleFeb 20, 2024 The NetChoice Cases: Will the Supreme Court Turn First Amendment Law on Its Head? In the NetChoice cases, the U.S. Supreme Court should slap down the 5th Circuit’s efforts to rewrite the First Amendment. Feb 20, 2024 Devon Ombres, Nicole Alvarez
The Supreme Court’s Assault on Government Could Make the Far-Right’s Dreams Come True ReportFeb 15, 2024 The Supreme Court’s Assault on Government Could Make the Far-Right’s Dreams Come True The Supreme Court could strip power away from Congress and the president in several cases this term in ways that will make life worse for everyday Americans. Feb 15, 2024 Devon Ombres
Ohio v. EPA Threatens the EPA’s Ability To Regulate Air Pollution Nationwide ArticleFeb 13, 2024 Ohio v. EPA Threatens the EPA’s Ability To Regulate Air Pollution Nationwide The case is part of conservative activists’ efforts to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from protecting Americans from major polluters. Feb 13, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Chris Martinez, Devon Ombres
Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: The Supreme Court Could Open a Pandora’s Box for Federal Regulation ArticleFeb 12, 2024 Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: The Supreme Court Could Open a Pandora’s Box for Federal Regulation A pending Supreme Court case could endanger regulations that have protected Americans from corporate predators and bad actors for decades. Feb 12, 2024 Sydney Bryant, Devon Ombres
Supreme Court Appears Poised To Overrule Chevron Deference in Judicial Power Grab ArticleJan 17, 2024 Supreme Court Appears Poised To Overrule Chevron Deference in Judicial Power Grab The U.S. Supreme Court seems poised to overrule 40 years of precedent, which may allow individual judges to implement their partisan policy preferences instead of abiding by agency expertise. Jan 17, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Devon Ombres
The Relentless Effort To End Agencies’ Ability To Protect Americans VideoJan 16, 2024 The Relentless Effort To End Agencies’ Ability To Protect Americans In Relentless v. Department of Commerce, the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could hinder the ability of agencies to protect Americans in areas ranging from food and drug safety to safe workplaces, preventing air pollution, and administering Medicare. Jan 16, 2024 Devon Ombres, Audrey Smith, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
Loper Bright and Relentless: Ending Judicial Deference To Cement Judicial Activism in the Courts ReportJan 10, 2024 Loper Bright and Relentless: Ending Judicial Deference To Cement Judicial Activism in the Courts Next week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases that could limit the federal government’s ability to serve the American people, giving unelected judges free rein to implement their own partisan policy agendas and disregard scientific analysis, the opinions of policy experts, and the will of Congress. Jan 10, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Devon Ombres
How the Supreme Court Could Limit Government’s Ability To Serve Americans in All Areas of Life Fact SheetJan 10, 2024 How the Supreme Court Could Limit Government’s Ability To Serve Americans in All Areas of Life If the Supreme Court overturns the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, it could throw into chaos government’s ability to protect and serve the American people in areas ranging from workplace safety to Medicare administration to consumer protections, and much more. Jan 10, 2024 Devon Ombres, Jeevna Sheth, Sydney Bryant
Overturning Precedent: Examining the Regulatory Protections at Stake in the Loper Bright and Relentless Cases Past EventJan 4, 2024 Overturning Precedent: Examining the Regulatory Protections at Stake in the Loper Bright and Relentless Cases Please join the Center for American Progress and Democracy Forward Foundation for a virtual panel discussion on the upcoming Supreme Court cases, Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce. Jan 4, 2024 Skye Perryman, Devon Ombres, Sarah Somers, 3 More Kirti Datla, Andrew Strom, Craig Green
Supreme Court Decision Could Shift Power Away From Federal Agency Experts ArticleJan 3, 2024 Supreme Court Decision Could Shift Power Away From Federal Agency Experts In the combined Relentless cases, the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn the Chevron doctrine, which would reverse 40 years of precedent and cause chaos for regulatory agencies. Jan 3, 2024 Devon Ombres, Sydney Bryant
Supreme Court’s ‘Ethics Code’ Is a Failed Attempt to Gaslight America In the NewsNov 30, 2023 Supreme Court’s ‘Ethics Code’ Is a Failed Attempt to Gaslight America In an op-ed for DC Journal, Devon Ombres explains why the U.S. Supreme Court’s new ethics code fails to provide accountability for justices engaged in unethical conduct. Nov 30, 2023 DC Journal Devon Ombres
SEC v. Jarkesy: The Threat to Congressional and Agency Authority ArticleNov 27, 2023 SEC v. Jarkesy: The Threat to Congressional and Agency Authority SEC v. Jarkesy is quietly one among a trio of important Supreme Court cases this term that could deal major blows to executive and congressional power. Nov 27, 2023 Devon Ombres
With Its Release of a New Nonbinding Code of Conduct, the Supreme Court Fails on Ethics Again ArticleNov 15, 2023 With Its Release of a New Nonbinding Code of Conduct, the Supreme Court Fails on Ethics Again The Supreme Court’s recently released code of conduct does nothing to address the appearance of corruption at the court. Nov 15, 2023 Devon Ombres
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
People Determine the Reach of the Supreme Court In the NewsJun 22, 2023 People Determine the Reach of the Supreme Court Maggie Jo Buchanan argues that a year after the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the American people have stepped up to protect abortion rights. Jun 22, 2023 DC Journal Maggie Jo Buchanan
Term Limits Are Critical to Restoring Public Trust in the Supreme Court ArticleJun 14, 2023 Term Limits Are Critical to Restoring Public Trust in the Supreme Court Recent ethics scandals demonstrate how urgently action is needed to ensure the Supreme Court acts as, and is seen as, a coequal branch of government. Jun 14, 2023 Maggie Jo Buchanan
5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy ArticleMay 31, 2023 5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy The Supreme Court’s right-wing majority could deal a major setback to affirmative action, voting rights, LGBTQ rights, and fair elections as it wraps up the latest term. May 31, 2023 Sam Hananel
Revelations About Justice Clarence Thomas Reinforce the Need for Justices to Be Bound by an Ethics Code ArticleApr 21, 2023 Revelations About Justice Clarence Thomas Reinforce the Need for Justices to Be Bound by an Ethics Code Media reports that Justice Clarence Thomas accepted lavish yacht trips and private jet rides without publicly disclosing them underscore the urgent need for Supreme Court justices to be bound by a binding code of ethics just like other federal judges and members of Congress. Apr 21, 2023 Ben Olinsky, Maggie Jo Buchanan, William Roberts
Fixing Our Broken Courts Past EventJul 14, 2022 Fixing Our Broken Courts Join CAP and the Brennan Center for Justice a discussion on opportunities for structural reform of the Supreme Court and the courts more generally. Jul 14, 2022
The Supreme Court’s Extreme Majority Risks Turning Back the Clock on Decades of Progress and Undermining Our Democracy ArticleJun 13, 2022 The Supreme Court’s Extreme Majority Risks Turning Back the Clock on Decades of Progress and Undermining Our Democracy The Supreme Court’s extreme right-wing majority is poised to roll back long-standing rights and laws. This activism threatens public trust in the court and our democracy. Jun 13, 2022 Ben Olinsky, Grace Oyenubi
The Supreme Court Must Continue To Provide Live Audio Broadcasts of Oral Arguments ArticleMar 31, 2022 The Supreme Court Must Continue To Provide Live Audio Broadcasts of Oral Arguments The U.S. Supreme Court began offering remote, real-time audio broadcasts of its oral arguments during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it should continue to provide such access upon resuming normal operations. Mar 31, 2022 Stephanie Wylie, Anushree Thekkedath, Clay Cortez, 1 More Erin Mahon
5 Facts About Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson ArticleMar 23, 2022 5 Facts About Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s exemplary background reflects the Biden administration’s commitment to nominating exceptional judges at every level. Mar 23, 2022 Stephanie Wylie, Genna Cifelli
The United States’ Federal Courts Are Critical in the Fight Against Climate Change VideoFeb 24, 2022 The United States’ Federal Courts Are Critical in the Fight Against Climate Change The judiciary and courts are critical in the fight against climate change, and environmental judges are essential to protecting the nation's future. Feb 24, 2022 Stephanie Wylie, Hai-Lam Phan, Ala Al Sadi
The Climate Needs a Balanced Judiciary ArticleOct 7, 2021 The Climate Needs a Balanced Judiciary As litigation continues over efforts to address climate change, it is critical that America’s federal courts include judges with professional expertise advancing climate protection policies. Oct 7, 2021 Maggie Jo Buchanan
It Is Past Time for Congress To Expand the Lower Courts ArticleJul 27, 2021 It Is Past Time for Congress To Expand the Lower Courts Congress must ensure the federal judiciary reflects the needs and diversity of the people it serves. Jul 27, 2021 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Stephanie Wylie
Clean Slate Is Critical for a Healthy Democracy ArticleApr 26, 2021 Clean Slate Is Critical for a Healthy Democracy The automatic clearing of eligible criminal records can help to foster civic engagement and build a healthier democracy. Apr 26, 2021 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Nick Jacobson
The Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy Is Over ReportApr 12, 2021 The Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy Is Over Individual and collective accountability for the family separation policy is needed to hold individuals responsible, restore faith in government institutions, prevent further abuses, and provide appropriate redress. Apr 12, 2021 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Philip E. Wolgin, Claudia Flores
‘Justice for All’ Requires Access to Justice ArticleApr 8, 2021 ‘Justice for All’ Requires Access to Justice The Biden administration can further advance its key priorities by restoring federal leadership on access to justice issues. Apr 8, 2021 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Maha Jweied, Karen A. Lash
Qualified Immunity and the Bivens Doctrines Explained VideoFeb 11, 2021 Qualified Immunity and the Bivens Doctrines Explained Americans’ civil liberties are in danger if Congress does not ensure that ordinary people can hold state and federal officials accountable for wrongdoing. Feb 11, 2021 Hai-Lam Phan, Jasmine Hardy, Stephanie Wylie, 3 More Akua Amaning, Sarah Figgatt, Maggie Jo Buchanan
The case for disbarring Rudy Giuliani, other Trump lawyers—and even some lawmakers In the NewsJan 14, 2021 The case for disbarring Rudy Giuliani, other Trump lawyers—and even some lawmakers Author Maggie Jo Buchanan makes the case for disbarring Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump's lawyers, and lawmakers who were complicit in the former president's efforts to overturn the election, arguing that professional repercussions are necessary in order for the legal profession's codes of conduct to have any meaning. Jan 14, 2021 Fortune Maggie Jo Buchanan
How the Biden Administration Can Reduce the Political Spending of Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations ArticleDec 22, 2020 How the Biden Administration Can Reduce the Political Spending of Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Commonsense executive actions can limit improper foreign influence in elections. Dec 22, 2020 Michael Sozan
Promoting Accountability: State and Federal Officials Shouldn’t Be Above the Law ReportDec 17, 2020 Promoting Accountability: State and Federal Officials Shouldn’t Be Above the Law Policymakers must ensure that state and federal officials can be held accountable in court when they violate the law and harm those they are supposed to protect. Dec 17, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Tom Jawetz, Stephanie Wylie
The Need To Rebuild the DOJ Office for Access to Justice ArticleNov 24, 2020 The Need To Rebuild the DOJ Office for Access to Justice The Biden administration can immediately act to begin renewing the federal government’s work to reform civil and criminal justice systems. Nov 24, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Maha Jweied, Karen A. Lash